Red House, pre-1949

Here is an old photograph of the farmstead before electricity came to Heath Road, pre-1949. The barn, almost falling down on it's own, was taken down in the 1970s. Modifications to the property came in over the years. It is believed there were a number of outbuildings on the property, in addition to the barn and attached shed, including a possible spring house for cold storage of food. Family members who lived here in years' past raised sheep on both sides of Heath Road, as well as chickens. (photo courtesy Ann Marie Maguire of Swan's Island)